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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.92, 982.16 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.92, 982.16 and 330.08 is: 495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.92 : 982.16 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.92/982.16 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.92x = 982.16 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.92x = 324,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,191.37/654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.01

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